<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>We are using the Earth to improve our lives, but our children and grandchildren will live in a worsening environment that endangers their existence, more than 1,300 scientists warn.<br>. . .<br>“At the heart of this assessment is a stark warning,” the board overseeing the report wrote. “Human activity is putting such a strain on the natural functions of Earth that the ability of the planet's ecosystem to sustain future generations can no longer be taken for granted.”<p><hr></blockquote><p><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/world/11262213.htm">link to KC Star</a><br><br>--<br>Straw-man rhetorical techniques are the practice of refuting weaker arguments than one's opponents offer. 2 "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is 2 create a position easily refuted, then attribute that position to your opponent.

ahh, sounds like you're advocating a preemptive war on china and india?<br><br>--<br>Straw-man rhetorical techniques are the practice of refuting weaker arguments than one's opponents offer. 2 "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is 2 create a position easily refuted, then attribute that position to your opponent.

they do have overpopulation problems and they both recognize it. china is <a href="http://countrystudies.us/china/34.htm">trying to do something</a> about it, from what i've read. and, india <a href="http://www.country-studies.com/india/population-and-family-planning-policy.html">appears to be making a half-hearted attempt</a>.<br><br>--<br>Straw-man rhetorical techniques are the practice of refuting weaker arguments than one's opponents offer. 2 "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is 2 create a position easily refuted, then attribute that position to your opponent.

because you appeared to be saying that overpopulation is an eminent threat (eminent in that the threat endangers the existence of our children) . . . the threat was explained in the article i linked and you blamed it on overpopulation (and, china and india qualify as being overpopulated). and yes, you had a winky -- apparently, i forgot mine.<br><br>--<br>Straw-man rhetorical techniques are the practice of refuting weaker arguments than one's opponents offer. 2 "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is 2 create a position easily refuted, then attribute that position to your opponent.

like i said, this shouldn't be political, so it's nice to see this headline on drudge's website today:<br><br><img src="http://homepage.mac.com/jayhawk/.Pictures/drudge_environment.jpg" width="450" height="371"/><br><br>--<br>Straw-man rhetorical techniques are the practice of refuting weaker arguments than one's opponents offer. 2 "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is 2 create a position easily refuted, then attribute that position to your opponent.

ahh, sounds like you are advocating abortion. <br><br>--<br>Straw-man rhetorical techniques are the practice of refuting weaker arguments than one's opponents offer. 2 "set up a straw man" or "set up a straw-man argument" is 2 create a position easily refuted, then attribute that position to your opponent.

Okay, here's to convo for you again - <br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>We are using the Earth to improve our lives, but our children and grandchildren will live in a worsening environment that endangers their existence, more than 1,300 scientists warn.<br>. . .<br>“At the heart of this assessment is a stark warning,” the board overseeing the report wrote. “Human activity is putting such a strain on the natural functions of Earth that the ability of the planet's ecosystem to sustain future generations can no longer be taken for granted.”<p><hr></blockquote><p>and my reply - <br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Sounds like an overpopulation problem. Blame it on too many children and grandchildren <p><hr></blockquote><p>And then you went off to war with China and India? I've bolded the parts to highlight for the sense of humor challenged.<br><br>Makes me think you've lost your marbles thinking everything has to be about pre-emptive war and eminent threats. Even hunting down links to show that India and China think they have overpopulation problems.<br><br><br><br><br>

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